Everyone is looking for connections between the songs. I don't usually approach a record as a concept. There's no overriding theme I'm trying to represent. It's all about the individual songs.

We are the spirit, the collective conscience. We create the pain, and suffering, and beauty in this world.

I often write either really early in the morning, or really late at night.

I really love playing music with other people. It's more fun to be on the road with others. It's kind of lonely out there when you play on your own!

I may be revered or defamed and decried; But I tried to live my life right.

I meet people in my daily life, people who seem to experience some change and some growth on a personal level, and that gives me hope.

You have to pay attention to the moment and make it the best it can be for you. I've been trying to do that. It's really made a major difference for me. I'm a happier person.